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Big Banks Band Together to Launch 'Settlement Coin'
Four banks have reportedly partnered on a blockchain project aimed at creating a means to clear and settle transactions worldwide.
Digital Asset to Open Source Smart Contract Language
Digital Asset Holdings has announced it intends to open-source DAML, the smart contracting language it acquired from startup Elevence.
Sberbank Considers Russian Blockchain Consortium
One of Russia's largest banks is in discussions to join a domestic bank consortium that would study blockchain technology.
UK Blockchain Projects Near Regulatory Approval
UK regulators are reportedly moving forward with efforts that would find blockchain firms exiting a FinTech sandbox program.
Why Big Bank Blockchain Leads Are Leaving for Startups
Bank blockchain leads are leaving to build startups, a trend signalling that opportunities in the private blockchain space remain abundant.
Capital One Adds Veteran Blockchain Lawyer to FinTech Team
Blockchain legal veteran Elijah Alper will join Capital One in September to advise the financial services firm on the subject area.
No, the EBA's Bitcoin Regulation Proposals Aren't All Bad
Digital currency lawyer Jacek Czarnecki argues recent regulatory proposals in the EU might benefit the blockchain industry despite criticisms.
ASX Completes First Distributed Ledger Settlement Prototype
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) announced today that it has completed the first phase of a distributed ledger tech trial.
Swiss Bank UBS Latest to See Key Blockchain Lead Depart
UBS has become the latest major bank to see a significant departure from its blockchain innovation team.
To Go Big on Blockchain, 'Big Four' Firm PwC Thinking Small
To scale up its blockchain operations, 'Big Four' audit firm PwC is thinking small with its strategy.
